Roman Catholic Diocese of Marília

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Marília (Latin: Dioecesis Mariliensis) is a diocese located in the city of Marília in the Ecclesiastical province of Botucatu in Brazil.

Diocese of Marília

Dioecesis Mariliensis

Diocese de Marília
Cathedral interior
Coat of arms of the Diocese of Marília
Coat of arms
Location
CountryBrazil
Ecclesiastical provinceBotucatu
MetropolitanBotucatu
Statistics
Area11,943 km2 (4,611 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
652,850
522,000 (80.0%)
Information
RiteLatin Rite
Established16 February 1952 (71 years ago)
CathedralCathedral Basilica of St Benedict in Marília
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopLuiz Antônio Cipolini
Metropolitan ArchbishopMaurício Grotto de Camargo
Bishops emeritusOsvaldo Giuntini Bishop Emeritus
Website
www.diocesedemarilia.org.br

History

  • February 16, 1952: Established as Diocese of Marília from the Diocese of Lins

Bishops

  • Bishops of Marília (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order:
    • Bishop Luiz Antônio Cipolini (2013.05.08 - present)
    • Bishop Osvaldo Giuntini (1992.12.09 – 2013.05.08)
    • Bishop Daniel Tomasella, OFMCap (1975.04.23 – 1992.12.09)
    • Archbishop (personal title) Hugo Bressane de Araújo (1954.10.07 – 1975.04.23)

Coadjutor bishops

  • Daniel Arnaldo Tomasella, OFMCap (1975)
  • Osvaldo Giuntini (1987-1992)

Auxiliary bishops

  • Daniel Arnaldo Tomasella, OFMCap (1969-1975), appointed Coadjutor here
  • Osvaldo Giuntini (1982-1987), appointed Coadjutor here

Other priest of this diocese who became bishop

  • Paulo Roberto Beloto, appointed Bishop of Formosa, Goias in 2005

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